Outsourced financial analyst: reliable analysis to inform your decisions
Raising funds, investing, choosing between two projects: every major decision calls for solid analysis. A MaaSil outsourced financial analyst builds your models, forecasts and files, full time and for your company alone. They work under the responsibility of your CFO or your manager, who keep control of decisions.
What an outsourced financial analyst does
The financial analyst prepares the figures and analyses used to make decisions:
- Financial modelling: business plans, multi-scenario models, sensitivity analyses.
- Forecasting: revenue, profit and cash flow projections.
- Profitability: margin analysis by product, customer, channel or project.
- Investments: project appraisal, calculation of return on investment and payback period.
- Investor files: preparing data for fundraisings, banks and boards of directors.
- Reporting: financial summaries and presentations for management.
- Data: collection, validation and automation of the sources used in the models.
Which companies is it for?
This role is suited to start-ups and scale-ups raising funds, to SMEs and mid-sized companies preparing investments or acquisitions, and to investment funds that need extra help analysing deals. It also suits finance departments whose team is absorbed by accounting production and reporting.
Skills and tools mastered
We look for analysts with a finance degree, who are rigorous and able to explain their results clearly to non-finance people. Many work in French and English. Tools:
- Advanced Excel and Google Sheets: modelling, scenarios, macros.
- Visualisation tools, such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Your company's ERP and accounting software, such as SAP, Sage or Pennylane.
- Databases and query languages, such as SQL, depending on the role.
- AI tools for research, summarising and data checking.
Why outsource your financial analysis with MaaSil
A dedicated analyst
They work only on your files, not for a portfolio of clients as in a firm.
Knowledge of your figures
Our consultants stay on the same assignment for 3.5 years on average.
Demanding recruitment
A battery of tests, in-depth interviews, then a final interview conducted by you.
Confidentiality
Secure premises, equipment provided, GDPR compliance and a quality system certified ISO 9001:2015.
How does the recruitment process work?
- 1
Discovery
We analyze your business, your tools, your processes and the personal qualities you are looking for.
- 2
Search
We select the best profiles after a series of tests and in-depth interviews.
- 3
Final interview
You meet the shortlisted candidates and put them through your usual hiring process.
- 4
Start
The assignment begins with a supervised 2-month trial phase, with full integration into your tools.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a financial analyst and a management controller?
The management controller monitors current performance: budget, reporting, variance analysis. The financial analyst looks more towards the future: models, forecasts, project appraisal and preparation of financing files. In an SME, one person can cover part of both roles.
Can they help us prepare a fundraising?
Yes, in support of your management and your advisers. They prepare the business plan, the forecasts and the data requested by investors. Decisions and negotiation remain in your hands.
How does the start-up work?
After the final interview, which you conduct yourself, the analyst begins with a supervised two-month trial phase, during which you validate their first deliverables.
How much does an outsourced financial analyst cost?
It depends on working time and the level of experience expected. The rate includes recruitment, the contract, payroll and equipment. All the information is on the Pricing page; you can also request a quote.
Do you want to outsource this role?
Tell us about your needs: we will present profiles selected for your company.
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